Entries Tagged Lake Erie

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News Briefs: Toxic Sediment Threatens Cleveland’s Drinking Water

In this week’s news briefs, the EPA seeks direction from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding a toxic blob in Lake Erie, and El Paso Water Utilities deploys “mosquito fish” in the fight against the Zika virus.

New Solutions For Lake Erie’s Challenges

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New Solutions For Lake Erie’s Challenges

A competition has launched to help bring new ideas for problems faced by utilities in the Lake Erie Basin.

February 28, 2017

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News Briefs: Ribbon-Cutting Marks Sewer Milestone

In this week's news, the City of Red Deer hosts a grand opening for a new $140M sewer pipeline, a Colorado municipality plans a giant project of their own, and the Great Lakes Water Board names its first CEO

October 28, 2015

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Water Utilities Use Infrastructure Week to Educate Stakeholders

Educational videos, a social media campaign, and meetings with lawmakers put spotlight on aging water infrastructure this week

EPA Awards Additional Funding to Target Algal Blooms

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EPA Awards Additional Funding to Target Algal Blooms

Federal and state agencies receive more than $3.1 million in additional funding to reduce algal blooms in Lake Erie.

December 29, 2014

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Targets Algal Blooms

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Targets Algal Blooms

Harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie are a threat for drinking water. The EPA announces increased funding to attack the problem.

September 04, 2014

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News Briefs: Whoops! Contractors Pour Concrete Into Sewers

In this weeks news, a construction-site error causes sewer woes, a water main break creates a 50-foot geyser, and a pilot program enlists homeowners.

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Will Municipal Green Infrastructure Save Lake Erie?

The EPA handed out millions of dollars in grants to support green infrastructure. Is it enough to solve algae woes?